This is one of my pet peeves. If insurance coverage is a criteria, then I lead with, "Do you take x insurance?" If I lead with, "I'd like to make an appointment," then the discussion should be about coordinating our calendars. It just shouldn't be that difficult to say, "I'd be happy to schedule an appointment for you. If you want us to bill your insurance for that appointment, I'll need to get that information from you now."

The entire world is angry with the entire world, it does not bode well for the survival of the species. We all need to take it down a notch in the hope that we remember that we are all in this together.

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